Celebrate July 4, 2006 at Historic Valley Forge, Cliveden in Chestunut Hill, Pennsylvania

CELEBRATE JULY 4TH, 2006, THE 230TH BIRTHDAY OF AMERICAN WITH VISIT TO PHILADELPHIA HISTORIC VALLEY FORGE, CHESTUNUT HILL'S CLIVEDEN AND GERMANTOWN
Chestnut Hill, in the historic Germantown area of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is about nine miles Northwest of Center City Philadelplhia and rates almost as critical a place in the natiion's history as does Philadelphia center. There Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jeferson and George Washington, plus a passle of other Founding Fathers, united our nation, beating the British back to win our freedom. Chestnut Hill is an upscale, lovely section, with pricey stores, lovely streets, trees, outdoor patios for dining, and several excellent day spas with extensive services.

The elegant Chestnut Hill Hotel and Silverstone Inn, in a charming old mansion, are two excellent places to stay while sightseeing and enjoying massage, facial or other spa services. The historic Valley Forge National Park is close by, and a commuter train whisks tourists downtown in about 30 minutes, where the attractions of the Philadelphia Art Museum, Zoo, and Independence Hall area are a short, free bus ride away.


A relaxing way to travel to Philadelphia and suburbs is on the Acela, Amtrak trains on the Northeast Corridor.